Plans

Gaisleith, Gus, and Tia were all shrewd old monsters who had lived for tens of trillions of years. Over those countless years, what kind of people had they not encountered?

Yet even when they judged Roy with the greatest possible malice, they could not detect the slightest flaw in Roy's words, expression, or soul fluctuations.

In other words, Roy genuinely believed that Shelley had helped him.

Gaisleith and the other two exchanged glances and nodded slightly.

This showed that they had all seen that Roy was not lying.

"No matter what you think, Shelley was wrong, and wrong is wrong."

"We discussed it and decided to give you some compensation."

As he spoke, Gaisleith took out a Spatial Ring and handed it to Roy. "Shelley told us that you are a Seven-star Devil Elder who has completely fused four Law Profound Mysteries."

"For the Seven-star Devil Elders of the family, the family's standard treatment is one drop of Sovereign's Might every hundred thousand years. This Spatial Ring contains two hundred drops of Sovereign's Might. Of those, one hundred drops are the Four Divine Beast Family's apology to you for Shelley's mistake."

"The other hundred drops of Sovereign's Might are an advance payment of ten million years' worth of compensation from the family."

"Also, you became a god only a little over ten thousand years ago and have yet to forge your own divine artifacts. There are also materials for forging divine artifacts inside. During this time, you should forge some artifacts to increase your strength."

"Yes. Roy thanks the Patriarch."

"Before long, the family will be making a major move. When the time comes, just pay closer attention."

"Shelley, take Elder Roy back."

"Yes, Patriarch."

After bowing to the three Patriarchs in turn, Shelley led Roy out of the main hall of Azure Dragon Castle.

"What do you two think?"

After Roy and Shelley had left, Gaisleith asked Gus and Tia.

"I have looked over Roy's records. He was born in a Tribe established by Laurent in the most remote region north of Crimson Flame Prefecture on the Purple Thistle Continent. He reached the Saint Domain after a little over a hundred years, became a god in five hundred years, and fused two Law Profound Mysteries to become a Mid-level God in thirteen hundred years..."

"Within ten thousand years, he had already gained a modest reputation in Crimson Flame Prefecture. After obtaining the Soul Gold Beads provided by our Four Divine Beast Family, he broke through to become a High-level God in one stroke."

"With Roy's talent, even after becoming a High-level God, I do not think fusing five Law Profound Mysteries would be very difficult for him. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to feel no resentment toward Shelley."

"I agree with that."

Tia nodded in agreement with Gus. "Who are the three of us?"

"The Patriarchs of the Four Divine Beast Family, commanders of the four Sovereign Legions, having fused five Law Profound Mysteries and possessing Sovereign Artifacts. Whether in status, strength, or position, aside from Paragons, we are among the highest echelon in this world."

"Yet when Roy saw us, I saw no awe of us in his eyes or soul. Clearly, he has great confidence in himself and believes that one day, he will stand on the same level as us."

"Indeed."

Gaisleith nodded as well. "Roy is very confident. Perhaps that is his greatest source of confidence."

"Then let us look forward to it a little."

"If Roy can reach our level, I recall that Father and the Uncles still have three envoy positions available. When the time comes, there is no reason we cannot recommend him to Father and the others."

Because of the Lord God Pact, Lord Gods were not allowed to interfere in matters between gods. Therefore, they needed people to represent them and handle matters that were inconvenient for Lord Gods to intervene in.

These people were also known as "Lord God envoys."

Under the Lord God Pact, a Low-level Lord God could have two Lord God envoys.

A Mid-level Lord God could have four Lord God envoys.

A Sovereign could have eight Lord God envoys.

The Four Divine Beast Lord Gods were all Low-level Lord Gods, and each could have two Lord God envoy positions.

Becoming a Lord God envoy meant receiving Sovereign's Might and a Sovereign Artifact bestowed by a Lord God, increasing one's strength tenfold.

For a God-level expert, becoming the envoy of a Lord God was an incomparably glorious matter.

"Yes, then when Roy possesses Asura strength, we can mention it to our fathers."

"Yes."

Though they were father and sons, Gaisleith and the others did not meet their Lord God fathers often.

"Also, regarding Shelley..."

"Since this matter was caused by our Vermillion Bird Clan, let me handle it."

Tia smiled. "As it happens, didn't my thirty-seventh grandson have a daughter ten-odd years ago? Those young men who have never tasted a woman all like this sort of thing. I'll have that boy send the little girl to Roy. Who knows? In a few thousand years, our family might gain several more clansmen with extraordinary talent."

"Hahaha, your calculations are quite good. I'll go back and see whether any of those little brats have had new daughters in the past twenty years..."

Watching Gus and Tia hurry away, Gaisleith shook his head with a smile.

If Roy truly took a liking to a woman from the Four Divine Beast Family, then he would never be able to betray the Four Divine Beast Family in the future. Moreover, he could add to the family's foundation.

With the Bloodline Awakening Pool, the Four Divine Beast Family did not care at all about bloodline purity. So long as one possessed even the faintest trace of the bloodline, one could become a god through the Bloodline Awakening Pool and awaken the Innate Divine Ability of the Four Divine Beast Family. Thus, the Four Divine Beast Family did not fear its daughters marrying out or its sons marrying people from other clans.

It was precisely because of this that the Four Divine Beast Family possessed such a terrifying number of clansmen, enough to occupy an entire continent.

"Come to think of it, have any children been born in my Azure Dragon Clan in the past twenty years?"

The reason all three chose girls born within the last twenty years was because girls of that age had few schemes. They were at their most innocent, lively, and lovable. Sending them to Roy would ensure they did not anger him by playing tricks.

From the information Shelley had provided, Roy's habits and conduct leaned toward order.

Therefore, it was best not to let Roy learn of some of the family's methods. Otherwise, if conflict arose between the two sides, it would be a loss for both the family and Roy.

If Roy truly became the son-in-law of the Four Divine Beast Family, then even if he learned some things in the future, the resulting turmoil would not be too great.

This was something those old antiques who had lived for tens of trillions of years understood better than anyone.

Meanwhile, Roy had no idea what the three Patriarchs were planning.

Under Shelley's guidance, Roy arrived at a castle.

"Elder Roy, this will be your residence in the Ancestral Land."

"Very well. Thank you, Miss Shelley."

"Not at all. It is my duty."

"Oh, right, Elder Roy. The clan should arrange some servants to attend to your daily needs in the next few days, so it would be best if you did not enter secluded cultivation during this time."